June 10, 2007
Volume XXVI - Number 23

The Beauty of Worship
Author Unknown

"Going to worship." I know when I go to worship, that I will be among saints. Together, we will sing praises to our worthy Lord.

We gladly bow our heads, giving thanks for the wonderfulness of our Lord and thank Him for all He has done and is yet to do. His supper becomes very special as we remember the death, burial, and resurrection of our precious Lord.

Then, there is fellowship. Brothers and sisters freely give warm hugs or handshakes to each other -- expressing genuine gladness to see one another. Excitement is in the air.

Going to worship is a splendid beauty. It is all about God. Worldly thoughts and ways are put aside. The unity is of one. Everyone needs this sort of beauty in their life.

In John 4:23-24, Jesus spoke about worship of God. "But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth." This "spirit" is one's attitude toward God. This "truth" is a specific way to worship God. Worship for all people in all nations would be new and all old ways would be abandoned (CoI. 2:14). No appeal to the Old Testament or human customs or teachings could be made (Matt. 15:9). In this new pattern for worship in song, there are no choirs, solo singers, praise teams, etc., but Christians singing simultaneously "to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord" (Eph. 5:19). The only acceptable "instrument" for worship is the human heart.

In this new pattern, they partook of the Lord's supper on the first day of every week and' preaching (Acts 20:7), praying (Acts 2:42), and giving ,(1 Cor. 16:1-2).

"And they continued steadfastly in the apostles doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42).

Sentence Sermon....
People cannot change the truth, but the truth can change people.

Baptism
We rejoice with the angels in Heaven at the baptism of Phyllis Winans this past week. Sister Winans had been studying with Daniel Stearsman and we are pleased to welcome her to the number of saints who worship here at Orange Street. Phyllis will be on vacation in Michigan for about a month and we look forward to her safe return.

Men’s Breakfast
The monthly Polk County area Men’s Breakfast will be hosted here at Orange Street - this coming Saturday morning (June 16th) at 8 pm in the annex. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for those planning to attend. See Bill Clayton for more info.

Congratulations
We offer our sincere congratulations to Hector & Amanda Rivera who were married yesterday (June 9th) at the home of Matt and Kim Faneuf. We wish them a long life of happiness, contentment and faithful service together.

Ghana Reports
Keep tabs on the ongoing work of our missionary team currently working in Ghana. Reports from Bob Bauer and from first-timer Erin Steele are posted on our web-site located at www.orangestreetcofc.com on the internet. New reports are added as they are received.


The Bible tells us we can measure the real kind of friend we are by how we speak to others. "He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.” It is easy to explain away our slips. "I was only hoping to find someone who could be of help." “Everybody already knew it, so I wasn't really telling anything new." When you hear something that could hurt another, don't pass it on, pass it up.
TODAY'S SERMONS

AM:"To Be Announced"
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PM: "To Be Announced"
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PRAYER LIST

Charles Copeland, Wilda Cox,
Minnie Lee Stout,
Zach Mathis, Pansy Sims,
Mona Howard, Brice Oliver,
Lindsay Jo Holt, Frances Kidwell,
Gina Dupree

– Shut Ins –
Ken Skinner, Robert Cox,
Frances Black, Cliff Powell, Mattie Hughs

– In The Nursing Homes –
Elsie Chambers (Auburndale Oaks #242)
Robert Pearson (Tandem)
Johnny White (Auburndale Oaks)
Jewell White (Auburndale Oaks)